Dry Fork
GOVERNMENT
Gretna proposes significant ordinance revisions
The Town of Gretna council reviewed three proposed town ordinance revisions during its May meeting on Tuesday, May 14. Significant revisions clarifying and bolstering a nuisance ordinance, inoperable motor vehicles ordinance, and updated requirements for obtaining a business license in town were proposed. The proposed revisions aimed to address some issues that cropped up in the town related to properties, and certain business operations, town officials said. The proposed revisions help make ordinances more specific and clear.
Danville City Council votes to cut personal property tax rates
DANVILLE, va (WSET) — Folks in Danville are getting a tax break after a vote last week from city council. In their last meeting, Danville City Council voted 7-1 to lower the personal property tax rate from $3.60 per $100 of assessed value to $3.45. Here’s an example of...
River District hotel seeks parking solutions
(Danville) — A boutique hotel in the River District wants to work with the city to secure some parking for their clients. The City of Danville owns two parcels that make up a parking lot on Lynn Street across from the courthouse. It’s used by courthouse workers and employees of the Danville Sheriff’s...
Court records and recordings from Danville civil rights movement are available online for the first time
The Library of Virginia has finished a digitization project that makes these pieces of history easily available to the public. Some of the documents will also be on display next week at a screening of “The Movement” documentary in Richmond. The post Court records and recordings from Danville civil rights movement are available online for the first time appeared first on Cardinal News.
Local jobless rates remain steady
(Richmond, Va.) — Local unemployment rates are holding steady in the most recent survey. The April report from the Virginia Employment Commission shows Danville with a 4.1% jobless rate. That’s down three-tenths of a percent from March, but its up slightly from the same month a year ago. On the down side, the...
Town of Chatham committee discusses priority projects for federal ARPA money
The Town of Chatham has about $830,000 left to allocate in American Rescue Plan Act money out of the total $1.4 million it received in 2022, and the town’s water, sewer, and solid waste committee met on Tuesday to create a list of recommended priorities from the eligible capital projects identified.
Dam removal imminent, Long Mill Dam set to be demolished by early September
A historic dam in Danville will soon be part of the past once the city hires a contractor to complete work on the project. The city is seeking bids for the demolition of the Long Mill Dam, a move that has been met with disparate opinions on whether it is the right choice.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.